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Natalie Portman’s best red carpet looks since 1994 in honor of her 40th birthday

The iconic actress has left a mark on Hollywood since she was 12


Jovita Trujillo
Jovita Trujillo - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
JUNE 9, 2021 7:49 PM EDT

The beautiful and respected Natalie Portman is celebrating her 40th birthday today June 9th. Portman is one of the most talented actresses in the industry and her career began in 1994 when she was 12. The actress played “Mathilda,” the young protégée of a hitman in the action-drama film Léon: The Professional. She then gained international recognition starring as “Padmé Amidala” in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999). Motivated in more ways than one, she attended school at Harvard University for a bachelor‘s degree in psychology while filming the prequel trilogy. The actress hasn‘t stopped working since and has picked up an Academy Award and two Golden Globe awards along the way. Portman has been crushing the red carpet since 1994 with amazing style. In honor of Portman’s 40th birthday, take a look at her best red carpet looks over the years:

Ron Galella Archive - File Photos 2009© GettyImages

1994

Portman started her red carpet journey when she was 12 after starring in “Léon: The Professional.” Even then she looked stylish with this polka dotted fun look.

"Mars Attacks!" Los Angeles Premiere© GettyImages

1996

The actress has always radiated beautiful energy. In 1996 she was new to the red carpet and looked a little nervous but would soon become a pro.

Premiere of "Everyone Says I Love You"© GettyImages

1996

Kylie Jenner and Rosalia are big fans of outfits that look similar to this dress Portman wore in 1996 premiere of “Everyone Says I Love You.” Trend setter?

Ron Galella Archive - File Photos 2009© GettyImages

2002

Portman made her red carpet look for the “Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones” New York City premiere look out of this world.

18th Annual American Cinematheque Award Honoring Nicole Kidman - Arrivals and Press Room© GettyImages

2003

The actress kept thing elegant but sexy in 2003 at the 18th Annual American Cinematheque Award Honoring Nicole Kidman.

The Public Theatre 50th Anniversary Celebration© GettyImages

2006

Back in 2006 the “Thor” actress was rocking an adorable pixie cut.

Patrick McMullan Archives© GettyImages

2010

Portman met her husband while working together on the set of Black Swan and she gave birth to their son Aleph in 2011. The actress looked stunning while pregnant during the premieres.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala Noche de Ninos - Arrivals© GettyImages

2014

Portman was honored at the Children‘s Hospital Los Angeles Gala Noche de Ninos and looked elegant and sleek.

The 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards - Press Room© GettyImages

2016

The mom of 2 seems to aways win awards when she’s pregnant. She. looked stunning at the 22nd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards when she was pregnant with Amalia Millepied.

Premiere Of Neon's "Vox Lux" - Arrivals© GettyImages

2018

She rocked a chic suit for the premiere of “Vox Lux”

92nd Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals© GettyImages

2019

Portman arrived at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards shining like gold.